Panthers pumped for Winter Classic

Winter Classic latest sign of golden age of Florida Panthers
A Stanley Cup title. A superstar-laden roster. A packed, boisterous arena. And now, the 2026 Winter Classic. Here's how a hotbed was created.
Florida Panthers to Host 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic® at loanDepot park in Miami on Jan. 2
SUNRISE, Fla. – The National Hockey League announced today that the Discover 2026 NHL Winter Classic will feature the Florida Panthers hosting the New York Rangers at loanDepot park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins, on Friday, Jan. 2, 2026. TNT will broadcast the 2026 NHL Winter Classic exclusively in the U.S.
loanDepot park to host 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic
Depot park is set to make history by hosting the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic on January 2, 2026. As the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers take on the New York Rangers, the game will
What is the NHL Winter Classic? History, winners, more stats
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‘It’s going to be amazing’: Panthers pumped for Winter Classic
The southernmost matchup in NHL history and the first of two outdoor games that will be played in the Sunshine State next season, the Panthers will host the New York Rangers in the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on Jan. 2. It will be the 17th NHL Winter Classic and the 44th NHL regular-season outdoor game.
Rangers to face Panthers in 2026 Winter Classic in Florida
The Rangers’ 2025-26 schedule will include another outdoor game, with the Blueshirts set to face the Panthers in the Winter Classic at loanDepot Park in Miami on Jan. 2, 2026, the league announced Wednesday.
‘Our time has come:’ Panthers to host 2026 Winter Classic as NHL celebrates state of Florida
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Florida Panthers will host the 2026 Winter Classic, facing the New York Rangers on Jan. 2 at loanDepot park, home of the Miami Marlins. “Our time has come that we deserve an outdoor game,” Panthers president and CEO Matt Caldwell said. “We’re fired up to have it right here locally.”
2026 NHL Winter Classic®
The Magic City and loanDepot park will welcome the 2026 Discover™ NHL Winter Classic on January 2, 2026, as the defending Stanley Cup champions the Florida Panthers take on the New York Rangers. This will be Florida's first-ever outdoor NHL game, making loanDepot park the southernmost venue in Winter Classic history.
Why a Winter Classic in Los Angeles Remains Unlikely
It’s been officially announced by the NHL that the 2026 Winter Classic will see the Florida Panthers host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida on January 2nd, 2026. The NHL’s scheduling in recent years suggested that the Panthers would likely play the Rangers,
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